Festival of the Arts

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Howard Alan of Howard Alan Events Ltd. Greets visitors at Market Square.

Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

A trailer filled with animated creatures parks in front of the Square ready to be unloaded for the festival last weekend.

Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

A trailer filled with animated creatures parks in front of the Square ready to be unloaded for the festival last weekend.

Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

A purchase gets a clear wrap treatment on lower King Street.

Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

Artisans from around the country filled the street with a variety of works.

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Members of King Street Bluegrass set up in the 100 block.

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Zach Lindsey sets out a table of Virginia driftwood next to Scooped Up.

Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

As the heat intensified on Saturday afternoon, the visitors thinned out.

The City of Alexandria hosted its annual Festival of the Arts last weekend on King Street and Market Square.

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